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St. Vincent Aims for 90% HPV Vaccination by 2030

8/28/2025

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The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government plans to vaccinate 90% of girls under 15 against HPV by 2030 due to increasing cervical cancer cases.
Health Minister Jimmy Prince noted an 88.9% rise in cervical cancer diagnoses from 2023 to 2024.
Vaccine hesitancy remains, with parents fearing it may promote sexual activity, despite evidence to the contrary.
The government is improving awareness and screening services to address cervical cancer.

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The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government plans to vaccinate 90% of girls under 15 against HPV by 2030 due to increasing cervical cancer cases.
Health Minister Jimmy Prince noted an 88.9% rise in cervical cancer diagnoses from 2023 to 2024.
Vaccine hesitancy remains, with parents fearing it may promote sexual activity, despite evidence to the contrary.
The government is improving awareness and screening services to address cervical cancer.